Digital Marketing

Paid Ads for Service Departments

Fixed ops is the most profitable and stable revenue stream in your dealership. GDS builds targeted paid ad campaigns that fill your service drive with loyal, high-value customers.

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The Opportunity

Your Service Drive Is Leaving Money Behind

Most dealer marketing budgets are 90% focused on selling cars — yet service departments generate 50%+ of total dealership gross profit. GDS service advertising closes that gap.

We build and run paid advertising programs specifically for your service department — targeting vehicle owners in your area who are due for service, who own the same brand you service, or who have defected to independent shops. The result: a fuller drive, higher RO count, and stronger customer retention.

Target vehicle owners who own the makes you service
Recapture defected customers with conquest service campaigns
Promote oil changes, tires, brakes, and recall campaigns
Online scheduling integration for friction-free appointment booking
Paid Ads for Service Departments
50%+
of dealership gross profit comes from fixed ops
70%
of customers defect to independents after warranty expires
lifetime value of a service-loyal vs. sales-only customer
Campaign Types

Targeted Campaigns for Every Service Category

We run campaigns for every service your department offers — from quick lube to major repair.

Oil & Filter Change
Tire Sales & Rotation
Battery Replacement
Brake Service
A/C & Heat
Recall Campaigns
Multi-Point Inspection
Transmission Service
How We Do It

Smart Targeting for Maximum Drive Volume

Geo-Targeted Search Ads

Google search campaigns targeting local vehicle owners searching for the services you provide — capturing demand the moment it exists.

Facebook Vehicle Owner Targeting

Reach households in your area who own the specific makes and models you service — with offers and promotions tailored to their vehicle.

Service Database Reactivation

We upload your lapsed service customer list and run targeted campaigns to bring them back — the highest-ROI service marketing you can run.

Online Scheduling Integration

Campaign landing pages connect directly to your online scheduler — turning ad clicks into booked appointments without a phone call required.

Fill Your Drive. Retain More Customers.

Let's look at your current service marketing spend and show you exactly how much more RO count and gross profit is available with the right paid strategy.

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